“Professor Ifill is an
outstanding legal scholar and speakeron issue of diversity. Her presentation at the
joint Circuit Conference was most intellectually challenging
speech at the conference. I cannot wait to hear her again at the
Mason Memorial lecture.– Chief Judge Michael J.
Davis

“I thought her talk was
terrific. It was one of those
rare instances when the speaker immediately captures everyone’s
attention. I thought her insights on the topic of diversity were
very thoughtful and thought-provoking. It is not too often
that a convention speech leads to spontaneous discussions between
audience members as they leave the room. Her speech did.”–
Magistrate Judge Arthur J. Boylan

“This was one
of the best diversity programs I have attended.Prof. Ifill took on
some very challenging issues in a first rate presentation
which was backed up by careful, sound research and data. She really
knows her stuff! This will be a great Mason lecture.”–
Magistrate Judge Jeffrey J. Keyes

“I was
particularly intrigued by Professor Ifill’s
arguments about how readily we
accept the concept of geographical diversity as a requirement for
the composition of a circuit court but have much greater problem
with racial and gender diversity. Her presentation last summer was
full of amusing and surprising historical factoids. I predict
she’ll continue the tradition of great speakers for Mason
lecture.”– Judge Ann D. Montgomery